Assistant Corporate Counsel

Assistant Corporate Counsel

About Elephant: Why You Should Join “The Herd”

At Elephant Insurance, we believe that people who like what they do, do it better. We pride ourselves on having a fun, relaxed and friendly company culture that has earned us the honor of being named one of the best places to work in Richmond.

About Our Corporate Counsel: 

The successful candidate will bring a positive and entrepreneurial attitude to our small, collegial team. We are looking for flexible, self-starters who are curious, highly organized, and can adapt to an ever-changing environment. We foster a culture of collaboration and the successful candidate must value and thrive in a team environment.  The successful candidate will interact with employees across the business and must be humble, approachable, and service-oriented.

The successful candidate will focus on supporting the business on a broad range of contracts, including drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts. The successful candidate will  play an integral role in developing and managing contract processes and must be comfortable doing administrative work.

Job Responsibilities:     

• Review and analyze routine and complex contracts including NDAs, SOWs, master service agreements, licensing agreements, and SaaS agreements.
• Provide legal advice and guidance on contract risks, compliance, controls, and dispute resolution.
• Help develop and oversee contract matters from intake through execution and assist with contract management and administration.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of contract policies, procedures and standards.
• Provide the team and management with updates and reports on contract schedules and issues.
• Assist the Governance and Legal teams on various tasks as needed.

Required Qualifications:             

• Ability to provide practical, solution-oriented legal services and advice.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing business environment and needs.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to effectively interact with others at all levels of the organization.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Admission to the practice of law in Virginia or be admitted in another state and eligible for corporate counsel admission in Virginia.

Preferred Qualifications:            

• Although some experience is preferred, we will consider training and developing strong candidates that possess the skills and attitude to thrive in our culture.
• Familiarity with property and casualty insurance is helpful. Work will involve reviewing IT, Product, Pricing, Claims, Marketing, and Agency contracts for an auto insurance company and insurance agency.

Location:

• WFH - Work from Home

Salary:

•   $70,000 – $90,000

Summary of Benefits:

• 22 days of paid time off each year plus an additional day each year until your 6th year
• Shares of stock that pay dividends twice each year and vest three years after issuance
• 401k match of 100% up to 5% of employee earnings
• Health savings account option and choice of three medical plans
• Dental, vision, legal, and disability coverage
• Local discounts with various restaurants, gyms, and other companies